Ramona Nutting

Ramona Nutting, 85, of Stowe died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at The Manor in Morrisville with her family by her side.

She was born in Burlington Nov. 8, 1932, daughter of Raymond and Marion Myott Russell.

Ramona married John Nutting on Aug. 17, 1958, at St. John’s in the Mountains Episcopal Church in Stowe.

Ramona was a 1950 graduate of Stowe High School and attended Johnson Teachers College and Burlington Business College. She was employed as a secretary at Harwood Union High School for 16 years and worked at the front desk at Holiday Inn for seven years.

She was an active minister’s wife for many years, was a caregiver to many, and was always willing to help whenever and wherever help was needed.

Ramona enjoyed traveling throughout North America and Europe with John over the years. She also enjoyed spending as much time as possible time with her grandchildren.

Ramona enjoyed bowling and developed a lot of lasting friendships through the many leagues and tournaments she participated in over the years.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, the Rev. John Nutting; their children, Vicki Gibson and husband Ronald of Alexandria, Va., Stephen Nutting and wife Jane of Elmore, and Emily Horn and husband Mark of Paonia, Colo.; and grandchildren Ethan Nutting, Sierra Nutting, Travis Nutting, Apryl Gibson, Carly Horn and Matthew Horn.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. at the Second Congregational Church in Hyde Park.

Friends may call Friday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Faith Funeral Home, 165 Brooklyn St., Morrisville. Private burial will be in the Riverbank Cemetery in Stowe. To send online condolences: faithfh.net.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a local church or local food shelf.